Valspar

If a Tree Fell

V131-6

If a Tree Fell is an espresso-dark warm brown with a bark-like undertone. The espresso-brown depth gives doors and railings a grounded, architectural finish. Doors and railings take it well when a softened black would feel useful.

It will not brighten a room. Pair with pale walls and enough task lighting. Cream trim brings out the brown. Cool white makes it sharper. On flat walls, dark scuffs may show, so choose sheen carefully.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V131-6

If a Tree Fell in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar If a Tree Fell under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar If a Tree Fell under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

25°

Red Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

9.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#665244
RGB Decimal
102, 82, 68
RGB Percent
40.0%, 32.2%, 26.7%
HSL
24.7, 20.0%, 33.3%
HSV
24.7, 33.3%, 40.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 19.6%, 33.3%, 60.0%
YIQ
86.4, 16.4, -0.1
XYZ
9.54, 9.28, 6.76
CIE Lab
36.51, 6.02, 11.36
CIE Luv
36.51, 13.30, 12.25
Hunter Lab
30.46, 4.37, 7.06
Decimal
6705732

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